Safe guidance for MTC, PMI, third-party inspection, packing, marking, traceability and export documentation requirements in industrial metal RFQs.
Rubinox supports documentation review and coordination based on buyer requirements and applicable material source documentation. Requirements should be shared at RFQ stage so they can be reviewed before quotation or order confirmation.
MTC requirements should be specified with the material grade, standard, product form and quantity. MTC availability depends on material, origin, grade, form and supplier source.
| Type | General use | RFQ action |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Specific inspection certificate commonly requested for industrial metal procurement | Mention 3.1 MTC in the RFQ if required |
| 3.2 | Certificate involving additional independent or buyer-authorized validation | State 3.2 early because inspection coordination and cost may change |
Positive Material Identification may be requested for grade verification where applicable. Buyers should specify PMI scope, method, lot size, report format and timing.
Third-party inspection may be coordinated where required and commercially agreed. Inspection scope, agency, location, hold points, witness requirements and reporting format should be shared before quotation.
Export documentation support can be reviewed based on buyer destination, logistics route and commercial scope. Buyers should mention invoice, packing list, COO, inspection, MTC and destination-specific expectations where applicable.
Material grade, standard, product form and size.
MTC type, PMI scope and inspection agency if required.
Heat traceability, marking, packing and delivery location.
Export documents, destination and buyer onboarding checklist.
No blanket guarantee is made. MTC and test document availability depends on material, origin, grade, form and supplier source, and should be requested at RFQ stage.
Third-party inspection may be coordinated where required and commercially agreed, subject to material, location, inspection scope and schedule.
EN 10204 3.1 is generally an inspection certificate with specific test results validated by a source-authorized inspection representative, while 3.2 adds independent or buyer-authorized validation.
Yes. PMI requirements should be stated before quotation or order confirmation so scope, method, reporting and commercial impact can be reviewed.
Export buyers should mention packing, marking, destination, invoice, packing list, certificate, inspection and any country-specific document expectations.
Mention MTC, PMI, inspection, packing, marking and export documentation needs with your RFQ.
